GYMS ARE OPENING ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Four Gyms Opening in 2019
Starting Strength Austin
Opened April 15, 2019
Starting Strength Dallas
Opened July 1, 2019
Starting Strength Houston
Opened August 19, 2019
Starting Strength Denver
Opening Second Half 2019
Starting Strength Boston
Opening First Quarter 2020
WE TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GYM OWNERSHIP
Be in Business For Yourself, Not By Yourself
REAL ESTATE SELECTION
Programmatic Site Identification
Use our proprietary tools and data to determine where Starting Strength fans live and where our target demographic lives and works. Our preferred partner is Windsor Realty, known for their work with top franchises like Massage Envy and Orange Theory.
WORLD-CLASS COACHES
The SSC Certification is the Most Advanced in the Industry
Each gym has at least one Starting Strength Coach - the best barbell coaches in the world. We are the only national gym franchise that can make people strong.
GYM EQUIPMENT
By Mark Rippetoe
All gym equipment has been designed by, or approved by, Mark Rippetoe, the creator of Starting Strength. Our official equipment partners are Texas Strength Systems and Texas Power Bars. The primary gym materials are metal and wood.
FINANCE SUPPORT
Determine What Source of Funding is Best
Equipment lending, SBA Express loans, personal lending - connect with our designated finance partner to determine the best way to finance your gym.
CUSTOM FURNITURE
Designed With Your Gym Members' Experience in Mind
Simple. Sturdy. Useful. Our wooden furniture is handmade for Starting Strength Gyms.
BUILD-OUT GUIDE
Everything You Need to Get Started
From the color code of the paint on the walls, to the part number of the weight plates - we've taken all of the guesswork out of opening a gym.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A Step-By-Step Gym Project Plan
A seasoned project manager will be assigned to you to facilitate a smooth opening process to increase the likelihood of opening on time and within budget.
CUSTOM SOFTWARE
Best in Class Software to Run Your Business
Automated pre-sales. Digital logbook. Membership management. Accounting. Marketing. 65" flat screens that display gym PRs and upcoming group training session details. We've built and selected the best software in the industry to help your business run smoothly.
TARGETED MARKETING
Measurable Marketing That Works
Geo-targeted ads on startingstrength.com and the Starting Strength Forum. Social media marketing. Email marketing. Content marketing. Free and paid channels. Our targeted marketing tactics create sales.
GYM OPERATIONS MANUAL
gymOS is Your Complete Guide to Operating a Gym
How do group training sessions work? What are the primary revenue streams? How are memberships, accounting, payroll, and finance managed? All answers are in our proprietary gymOS.
